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"Disappointed in doctor's attitude"

About: University Hospital Ayr / Ophthalmology

(as the patient),

I spent 2.5 hours at the Ophthalmology department at Ayr Hospital after being sent there by a different service. In the 2.5 hours I was there every other patient came and went while I had yet to be seen. I was asked some initial questions by a student nurse which consisted of:

Any allergies and on my response asked me to spell it, and medical history, any family history and any medication? I feel these were a little generic. 

While waiting to be seen by a doctor I witnessed the staff call my doctor out on mixing up patient names and DOBs. When I eventually got seen after asking why I had been waiting so long, the doctor took 2 phone calls in my presence. Also a nurse came in to correct the doctor on a mistake with the previous patient. In the end after asking me the same question 4 times the doctor sent me away and told me to do just as the other service told me to the night before. 

I have now lost an entire days work and I have no more answers than before this appt.

Very disappointed indeed and very little confidence in this doctor. 

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Response from Karen Andrews, General Manager, Surgical Services, Surgical Services, NHS Ayrshire & Arran 6 years ago
Karen Andrews
General Manager, Surgical Services, Surgical Services,
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Submitted on 18/03/2018 at 11:29
Published on Care Opinion at 11:42


I am sorry to hear that you did not have a positive experience at the ophthalmology clinic. If you would like to email me on Karen.andrews@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or call me on 01292 617123 with your name and date of birth I can look into this further for you.

regards

Karen Andrews, General Manager, Surgical Services, University Hospital, Ayr

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